I am a 48 year old Pieces (those fish have been swimming in opposite directions for all of my life!). That really covers it, but should you want to know more:
I have a passion for stitching. Once I discovered that the quilt and stitch authorities did not bust down my door at 3 a.m., I became empowered to continue down the wayward path of un-snipped threads and atypical bindings. Early classes in traditional quilting and a penchant for wanting to create original work unlocked doors and addictions. Sharing anything from the ordinary to subversive lives and stylings of threads has become a calling. I have been teaching in the world of fibre arts for over 10 years.

I've been knitting my whole life. I don't even remember learning. I started making garments for myself in my teens and then explored sewing, tailoring and millinery. I want to teach knitters about fit and flattery and turn them into fashion divas! You can see my patterns on http://www.patternfish.com and you can find me on Ravelry at http://www.ravelry.com/people/knittingrobin

I am a textile artist, quilter and teacher. I teach and exhibit in Toronto, Canada and in Italy. I was born in Montreal, Canada, into a family of italian heritage. I now live in Toronto with my husband and our four children.

Alpha Runningbear is the nom de plume and avatar of the owner of Canadian Bead Oasis Shows and NLM Glass Arts. Alpha has blogged actively on a wide range of topics, including technical aspects of her natural milieus: Second Life and OpenSim.